A massive fire erupted in the San Juan de Miraflores district of Lima, Peru, on the evening of October 11, 2025, leaving behind widespread destruction and hundreds of displaced families. Drone footage captured the terrifying scale of the blaze as it tore through densely packed hillside homes made of wood,…
Peru has cemented its place in judo history by hosting its first-ever event on the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Judo Tour. The Lima Grand Prix 2025, held from 11 to 13 October 2025 at Coliseo Eduardo Dibós, attracted global attention and marks a transformational moment for Peruvian martial arts.…
Peru has slipped into political chaos after the country’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025. In a dramatic and unanimous vote, lawmakers cited moral incapacity, systemic security failures, and corruption as grounds for dismissal. The upheaval has installed José Jerí as interim president and stirred urgent questions…
Peru is launching a coordinated push to reboot its energy sector by pairing new offshore oil exploration with Saudi-backed investment in LNG, critical minerals, and green hydrogen. The plan aims to lift domestic production, stabilize fuel supplies, and channel capital into clean-energy projects—reducing import bills while building future-ready industries. Chevron’s…
Canadian seniors rely on the Old Age Security (OAS) pension for steady, predictable income. In 2025, payments continue to be indexed every quarter to help keep pace with inflation, while those aged 75+ benefit from the permanent 10% increase to their base OAS. Many seniors will see amounts around $808/month…
If you lived in Washington state and received a Cash App referral text between November 14, 2019 and August 7, 2025, you may qualify for a payout. The case, known as Bottoms v. Block, Inc., accuses Cash App’s parent company of sending promotional messages without proper consent. Block denies any…
In a dramatic turn in Peruvian politics, the country’s Attorney General has requested an 18-month travel ban on former President Dina Boluarte. This push comes just days after her removal from office, and it is tied to serious ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and questionable benefits related…
Peru has removed its president after months of public anger over rising violent crime, extortion, and a string of corruption controversies that eroded confidence in national leadership. In an extraordinary session, Congress voted to declare the presidency vacant on grounds of “moral incapacity,” triggering a fast constitutional transition and the…
Peru’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” Within hours, Congress chief José Jerí was sworn in as head of state, promising a “war on crime” and swift coordination with the Armed Forces and National Police. With this change, Peru records seven presidents since…
Peru’s chicha, a psychedelic offshoot of cumbia, is surging again—and this time with even more vigor. What once played in Lima’s shantytowns is now resonating in clubs, festivals, and streaming playlists around the world. In 2025, electric guitars, vibrant combo organs, and jungle-Andean melodies power a modern reinvention. The arte…